Files needs to be uploaded in binary code

by pankajch82

Posted: 17 years ago 6 replies

PROGRAMMING

I'm trying an installation that requries some file to be loaded in binary code....what does this mean and where do I find instructions on how to do this?

#binary #code #files #uploaded

Aronya 17 years ago

You'll find the option to upload in binary format (1s & 0s) in your FTP software.
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mywebwork 17 years ago

Your FTP client can transfer files in two modes - Text (sometimes called ASCII) and Binary.

Most FTP clients use "Auto" mode and make the determination regarding transfer type on their own. In most cases this works fine.

Occasionally you need to manually set the transfer type, the instructions in your FTP program will tell you how to do this. I may also be able to instruct you if you let me know which FTP program you are using.

Aloha

Bill
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KathyK 17 years ago

In every ftp program I've run across, the DEFAULT is binary. So you should be farily safe if you need to upload in binary and your binary file has got a non-text extension. (Example - NOT .php or .txt or .html or such - those are usually pre-programmed as text/ascii)

Also every ftp program I've run across also has a way to select exactly how a file is uploaded. So if you are worried - just tell it to upload in binary. (Talk to Bill, since he has offered. )
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coog 17 years ago

worse case, open a command prompt and:
cd /dir/with/file
ftp ftp.host.com
user
password
cd /dest/dir
bin
put file.name file.name
bye
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Web Dummie 17 years ago

I had this exact question about a week ago....and Bill pointed me in the right direction.

BTW, did you get my PM Bill?
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- mywebwork 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Web Dummie
  
  BTW, did you get my PM Bill?
  
  Just responded to the last one you sent me, sorry for the delay!
  
  Bill
  
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